Abington Little League Blue wasted no time making a statement in District 17 Majors pool play, erupting for eight first-inning runs before cruising to an 11-0 victory over North East Connell at North Scranton Little League. Jaxon Hizny and Max Shursky combined on a five-inning no-hitter, while Evan Ross powered the offense with a two-run shot out of the park.

Ben Hunter starred both at the plate and on the mound, while Aali Muhammad ignited the offense on the bases as Connell Park/East Scranton/Jefferson rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat Dunmore Little League 12-9 Thursday evening in a back-and-forth District 17 11-Year-Old All-Star pool play showdown.

August Nealon collected three hits, Joseph Tomcykoski struck out eight, and North Pocono Dandy Lion used a six-run third inning to defeat Abington Little League 11-8 Thursday night at Aston Field in Spring Brook Township during District 17 11-Year-Old All-Star pool play.

Mid Valley Girls Little League Majors defeated Wayne Highlands U12 All Stars 10-3, driven by a powerful offense and strong relief pitching from Abby K.

North Scranton Little League jumped out to a four-run first-inning lead, but Carbondale Little League answered with a dramatic comeback, highlighted by an eight-run fifth inning, to earn a 14-7 victory Wednesday evening at Dickson City Crystal Park in District 32 Minors Baseball pool play.

History was made Wednesday night as the inaugural combined North Pocono Dandy Lion and Jefferson Township Little League Majors All-Star team captured the District 17 Championship. Behind a dominant complete-game shutout from Aubrey Gebhardt and an explosive offensive performance, North Pocono defeated Dingman Delaware Little League 10-0 to sweep the best-of-three championship series and advance to the Section 5 Tournament.

From a state silver medalist to a national champion, Dallas standout Hunter Pitcavage delivered the throw of his life on the biggest stage. The Mountaineers junior uncorked a personal-best 224-foot throw on his final attempt at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, capturing gold and recording a mark that now ranks among the very best in the country.

She’s only a freshman, but Isla Centak is already making national headlines. The Crestwood standout added another major accomplishment to her remarkable debut season, capturing the Freshman Girls Javelin Championship at New Balance Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania while continuing to cement herself as one of Pennsylvania’s top young track and field athletes.

After the 2025 season, it looked like the ABL had reached the finish line. The league, originally created by Thomas Baseski and built over several years into one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest summer basketball staples, was expected to come to an end.

Scranton Prep Girls Basketball put together a strong early-summer showing at the Church Road Invitational, finishing with an 8–1 record and winning the tournament championship.

A Shore Conference All-Star, former Marywood standout, and familiar face within the Lakeland community, Tyler Waters has been named the new head coach of Lakeland Boys Basketball. Waters succeeds Trevor Tellip and brings a vision built on grit, accountability, and creating an atmosphere Chiefs fans will be excited to rally behind.

For young basketball players looking to improve their game this summer, one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest opportunities is heading back to the hardwood.

Few athletes from Northeastern Pennsylvania have traveled a basketball path quite like Kylie Lavelle. From Riverside High School to Drexel, Penn State and St. John’s, the Moosic native has continued to rise through the ranks. Now, her journey is taking her overseas after signing with Swiss club Helios Basket.

One day after graduating from Abington Heights, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year found himself back on the same fields where his baseball journey began. Before heading to Auburn later this summer, Nick Bradley returned to Abington Little League to give back to the community that helped shape him and inspire the next generation of dreamers.

Facing an early five-run deficit, Valley View responded with the resilience that has defined its season, erupting for nine runs in the fourth inning and rallying past Blackhawk, 13-8, on Friday to capture its second consecutive state softball championship.